I don't really understand why this had to occur in the story at all? What's the point? Teaching people it's cool to re-home your animals if your partner doesn't like them or vice versa? Because there aren't things like TRAINING out there. Sigh.
I told my boyfriend about my dog before we even became official and flat out told him that she's a vital part of my life and goes where I go, even if we live together. She's my deal breaker. XD Don't like her? Too bad!